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BHAKTIVEDANTA COLLEGE
radhadesh
ISKCON TODAY
50,000.
life members
250,000.
total devotees
As ISKCON continues to grow, there is an increasing need for devotees who are well-versed in sastra and philosophy to serve
Prabhupada’s mission by leading.
500.
templescenterscommunities
schoolsrestaurants
ISKCON is meeting its need for increased systematic
education with Bhaktivedanta College.
1. ABOUT BC
COLLEGE HISTORYIn 1995, devotees from VTE (Vaishnava Training and Education) and the European Communications Leadership Team began to discuss the creation of a ministerial program to train devotees in teaching, preaching, and leadership.
The devotees involved created the course structure, curriculum, and academic facilities of Bhaktivedanta College, which opened in September 2002.
This degree is recognized in 44 countries.
ACCREDITED UNIVERSITY
Since 2006, Bhaktivedanta College has been is in partnership with the University of Wales Lampeter, the oldest degree-awarding institution in Wales, founded in
1822. Students receive a Bachelor of Theology in Vaisnava
Studies, the first of its kind in the English-speaking world.
COLLABORATIONS
Bhaktivedanta College
also collaborates with
The Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies,
a recognized independent center of
Oxford University.
Located in theArdennes mountains of Belgium
RADHADESH
Ideal for study, research and
sadhana
THRIVING VAISNAVA COMMUNITY
BEAUTIFUL CAMPUS
2. ACADEMICS
Since opening in 2002, the College has received over 1,000 students
from 26 countries
BC aspires to be a Vaishnava university. The main offering of the college is the Ministerial Program.
This program educates devotees to become preachers, teachers, leaders,
scholars, and managers.
1. Academic achievement2. Vocational competence3. Exemplary character
Philosophy and Theology
Religious Studies
Practical Theology
Scriptural Studies
4 COURSES OF STUDY
Year 1
Philosophy and TheologyClassical and Medieval Western PhilosophyIndian Philosophy: Introduction to VedantaIntroduction to Ethics
Religious StudiesTheory and Method in the Study of ReligionIntroduction to HinduismWorld Religions
Practical TheologyCommunication SkillsTeaching SkillsIntroduction to Sanskrit
Scriptural StudiesLanguage path: Sanskrit/Bengali
Year 1
Year 2
Philosophy and TheologyModern and Post-modern Western PhilosophyIndian Philosophy: History of Vaisnava ThoughtModern Interpretations of the Bhagavad-gita
Religious StudiesSociology of ReligionScience and Religion
Practical TheologyPastoral CareTeaching Skills2
Scriptural StudiesPre-modern Indian Theologians: Rupa and Jiva GoswamisVedas and UpanisadsClassic Indian Literature: Ramayana and MahabharataLanguage path: Sanskrit 2/Bengali 2
Year 2
Philosophy and TheologyThe Six Classical Indian Philosophies
Religious StudiesModern Hindu Trends
Practical TheologySocial Issues and Conflicts in Religious OrganizationsCommunity DevelopmentField Trip Module
Scriptural StudiesSacred Texts: Chaitanya CharitamritaSacred Texts: The Bhagavata PuranaChaitanya Vaisnava LiteratureKavya: Readings in Indian PoetryLanguage path: Sanskrit/Bengali Dissertation Module
Year 3
BHAKTISASTRI
Great minds at Radhadesh
FACULTY INCLUDEDr. Jose M. Fornos, Ph.D. (University of Barcelona) Dr. Jonathan Edelmann, Ph.D. (Oxford University) Dr. Kenneth R. Valpey, Ph.D. (Oxford University)Dr. Kiyokazu Okita (Oxford University) Dr. Pranava Dasa, Ph.D. (University of Gothenburg)Dr. Ravi Gupta, Ph.D. (Oxford University)Dr. Rembert Lutjeharms, Ph.D. (Oxford University)Dr. Edith Best, D.Ed., (University of North Carolina)Claire Robison, M.A. (Cambridge University)Seth W. Spellman, Juris Doctor (UCLA School of Law)Ana Knez, M.A. (Jesuit College, Zagreb)Anne Marie Dooney, M.St. (Oxford University)Brian Bloch, M.A. (Eastern Mennonite Uni., Virginia) Cristina Casanova, M.Ed. (Columbia University)
ADVISING & MENTORSHIP
Students select an adviser from the college faculty, and are mentored academically and spiritually throughout
their tenure. Tutorials with teachers and resident tutors are available
for discussion.Students are also coached in peer mentoring.
CREATIVITY NURTURED
by hilary taper, austrailia BC ‘13
BC ALUMNI
1. PhD student at Berkley
2. Working for ISKCON GBC 3. Teacher
4. Secretary for ISKCON Ministry of Education
5. MA from Oxford University in Philosophy
6. MS from University of Cardiff in Asian Studies
3. STUDENT LIFE
Sri Sri Radha-Gopinatha
TEMPLE PROGRAMS
Morning program
Deity
serviceGarlandsCookingKirtan
Pujari assistant
PREACHING PROGRAMS
University of Ghent
Public programsHarinamsConcerts in cultural hallsUniversity programsSankirtana
Maastricht, The
Netherlands
Archana
Student organized
happening now
400devotees from all over
Europe
KIRTAN PROGRAMS
DEVOTEE ASSOCIATION
by hilary taper, austrailia BC ‘13
VAISNAVI ASHRAM AT BC
4. MY EXPERIENCES4. MY EXPERIENCE
5. SUPPORT BC5. SUPPORT BC
bhaktivedantacollege.com
Financial Aid is
needed for:ScholarshipTeachers Facilities Maintenance
Fees to UWL
“There will be a Hare Krishna explosion in
America if your generation just takes the baton.
Don’t wait for us to give it to you. Take risks and do it. And you will definitely
be divinely empowered with great success.”
- Radhanath Swami
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HARE KRSNA
Credits20. video: Hilary Tapper22. Kumari Sherritt23. http://www.radhadesh.com/en/node/191824. Madhavendra Puri, Bidya Prasad25. http://www.radhadeshmellows.com/26. radhadesh.com27. video: Hilary Tapper28. Bidya Prasad29. Bidya Prasad30. http://www.radhadesh.com/album_tour/31. http://www.radhadesh.com/album_devotees/32. http://www.radhadesh.com/en/node/1918
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Sherritt,http://www.flickr.com/photos/mcphotographe/9. http://www.flickr.com/photos/
mcphotographe/ http://www.radhadesh.com/album
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